Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-11-04

Rev. j. j. Porter, the revivalist
who has been holding a series oil
meetings at different places in this
county, Is now in Clarksville holding
a revival.
Several persons under the influ-
fence of liquor were seen on our
streets Sunday. These fellows prob
ably don't know that Hopkinsville Is
a prohibition ~ town.
While several of the crossings on
the streets have been repaired, there
are still more that need immediate
attention and should be repaired be-
fore wintry weather comes.
Our subscribers should remember
that we stop all papers when out,
and If they do not care to miss con-
nection of the interesting stories run
ming in the paper they should renew
promptly.
The young ladies Of the Methodist
church spread an oyster supper at
the City Court room, Tuesday even
ing, and also served lunch Wednes-
day at noon. A handsome sum Was
the result of their lsbors.
The meeting at the court house,
conducted by Rev. Glib, Universal
list, closed Tuesday night. He or
ganized Il church with sixteen mem
bers and building will be built at
an early day in which to worship.
The "dead line" strips should be
put down on the platform at the pas
senger depot. The crowd that gath
ers at that point at train time could
then be kept out of the way of the
passengers getting on and of the cars.
The long winter nights will soon
be here, and you will need something
to read. The KENTUoKIAN 10 only
$500 a year and is filled with choice
matter. 1t will give you all the news
and we would be glad to place your
name on our list.
James Miller, col, was tried be-
fore Squire Tineley, yesterday,
charged with stealing $50 from Badly
Jones one day last week, and was dis
charged, the only proof being that
Miller had the pocket book in his po-
session aud willingly gave it up
claiming that some one threw it
down and he picked ii up.
Harry Ware, Walter Campbell,
James Breathitt and Jerry Tobin,
quartet of Hopkinsville wheelmen,
came over to Clarksville on their BIZ
cycles Sunday. Returning they rode
10 Guthrie on their wheels, escorted
a good part of the way by several
Clarksville wheelmen. AT Guthrie
they took the train for home.-To-
bacco Leaf.
Prof. Address and his company Of
artists, with an entertaining per-
Torrance, will appear at the Opera
House Monday night. His show is
different from anything that has been
here, and as each artist is we'll up in
his particular performance, a good
entertainment may be expected. The
Professor will give four exhibitions
while in the city.
An advertisement Of the Hunting
ton Steamship line will be found in
this issue. This line of steamers ply
between Newport News aud Liver
pool, making connection with the
G. 81 o. trains at the wharf. In 60
ing or coming by this route, railroad
fare from Newport News to New
York can be saved, besides securing
more reasonable rates on palatial
steamers. Any one desiring passage
can procure information and tickets
by applying to w. A. Wilgus, who is
agent for this line, at this place.
Mr.. Bartholomew Dinneen, died at
the Asylum Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Dinneen, was brother of John Din
ueen, of this city, and came to this
country from Ireland when but
a boy. For several years he was
an attendant at the asylum, but
after leaving that institution ne
went out West, and accidental
injuries received caused hin
to lose his mind, after which he wai
placed in the asylum at this place
His funeral was preached at tho
Catholic church Wednesday after
noon, and his remains were inferred
at the city cemetry.